They know that all internet traffic first has to enter a VPN server and then it has to exit it.

Using that information, hackers can just sit and monitor network traffic.

Additionally, hackers can identify patterns.

If a given user usually connects to a VPN service’s VPN server at about the same given time, time and time again as that of another user that uses the same VPN service to visit a website that hackers are monitoring, then hackers can easily identify the individual who is using the VPN service to visit a specific website.

A lot of internet users are paranoid about what hackers can and can’t do on the internet.

So for those, we say this:

These types of attacks don’t occur often.

In fact, hackers don’t just go ahead and target anyone.

These are special kind of attacks.

Attacks that hackers carry out only against high value target.

In other words, you must be an important person.

Not only that, another important person must be interested in what you are doing on the internet.

Only then can hackers come into the picture and do the dirty work for that person who is interested in your activities.

The company said they appreciated the fact that the Swiss government had recognized the important and leading role Proton Technologies AG had played in developing and disseminating the cybersecurity tools and services of the future.

Moreover, the company said, they had also played a role in the economic reorientation of Geneva.

Proton then mentioned that the company also had a part to play in Switzerland as a whole to move the country to the high tech sector.

The company also mentioned that the Swiss government had sought an official meeting with the company in order to discuss how to ensure privacy and security in the new digital age.

ProtonMail then mentioned that as a participant in such discussions, they could confirm in no uncertain terms that if implemented, the official provisions related to data retention that the BUPF had introduced would exempt companies like ProtonVPN and ProtonMail.

Why?

Because both of these are not really big telecommunication companies and/or operators.

All of that sounds comforting.

And we are sure that may well be the case.

But such situations do mean that you will have to take Proton’s words on it.

The company made the promise.

But it did so behind closed doors.

Hence no one really knows the practical implementations of the newly passed laws.

As mentioned before, the law intentionally or unintentionally uses vague terms.

Unlike some other top VPN service providers, ProtonVPN does go through the trouble of publishing a transparency report.

It also operates an official warrant canary.

We all know how nice a transparency report looks.

But transparency reports still require the user to trust that Proton would report any and all incidences.

Our research shows that we should all show some skepticism.

Why?

Because warrant canaries aren’t that useful if you really think about it.

Because the general rule is that all free VPN service providers are as close to rubbish as anything can get.

ProtonVPN Review

7.2Overall Rating

4.8Users(8 votes)

Highlighted Pros

From the official ProtonMail team

zero logs

5 simultaneous device connections per account

European servers offer blazing speeds

Fast Secure core network

P2P enabled

Highlighted Cons

Tor through VPN

Cusotmer support is likely to take about a day to respond

doesn't work with US Netflix

doesn't work with BBC iPlayer

Transatlantic VPN servers don't offer the same fast speeds

Switzerland has some nasty data retention laws

Review Summary

With the ProtonMail team backing ProtonVPN, everyone expected great things from ProtonVPN.
And ProtonVPN delivered.
ProtonVPN is one of the more polished VPN service providers.
The company does not keep logs and provides excellent speeds on nearby VPN servers.
Moreover, it has excellent security.

Zohair is currently a content crafter at Security Gladiators and has been involved in the technology industry for more than a decade. He is an engineer by training and, naturally, likes to help people solve their tech related problems. When he is not writing, he can usually be found practicing his free-kicks in the ground beside his house.

Thanks for the comment Nemo,
You don’t need any assistance.
Certainly not an assistance for which you have to pay.
All you have to do is buy the subscription package and download the relevant installation file from the official website.
That is it.

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It appears I can’t create an account in any of my 4 up to date browsers, because I have enabled all the things that keep me private, Proton claims I need to disable EVERYTHING meant to protect my privacy, including cookies. It goes even further, and insists I need to provide email and cell phone confirmation in
order to create an account.

Geez Proton, do you want my address also, so the swat team can swoop in because I’ve downloaded a picture of a girl who will turn 18 tomorrow?(sarcasm) Get real.

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Thanks for the comment Normal.
It is unfortunate that you had to experience this.
Despite all the information it requires, ProtonVPN has watertight privacy and security.
As far as free VPN services go, there is none better than ProtonVPN.

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